Translation

訴訟 / 訴訟手続き / 法的手続き

Meaning

Litigation is the process of taking a dispute through the court system. It includes legal filings, arguments, discovery, hearings, trial, and sometimes appeal.

Examples

• その会社は費用のかかる訴訟を避けたいと考えていました。
  The company wanted to avoid expensive litigation.
• 訴訟は和解まで三年続きました。
  The litigation lasted three years before settlement.